The Laurel Magazine (Highlands&Cashier, NC)

5 days ago | thelaurelmagazine.com | Luke Osteen

As the Peggy Crosby Center gallops into the midst of this busy year, it’s an appropriate time to glance back to see how important this building and its tenants are to the entire Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. For instance, the center hosted a Business After Hours event for the Highlands Chamber of Commerce last August 6. The PCC held the event outside at the back parking lot with two tents and a porch that was available for food and beverages.

5 days ago | thelaurelmagazine.com | Luke Osteen

The votes were tallied up at the end of Cashiers Burger Week (staged at restaurants in southern Jackson county from April 26 through May 4) and there were a pair of clear winners – Favorite Burger – Slopeside Tavern; and Most Creative Burger – Whiteside Brewing Company. I think everyone relished the whoppertunity to sample all the marvelous hamburgers on offer around the area. Participating restaurants crafted unique, limited-time burgers, each priced at an enticing $10.

1 week ago | thelaurelmagazine.com | Luke Osteen

Pass the popcorn!A small troupe of dedicated volunteers are bringing into focus a passionate valentine to the magic (and mystery) of movies, both contemporary and classic, with the Highlands Cashiers Film Festival – unspooling September 18-21 at Highlands Performing Arts Center.

1 week ago | thelaurelmagazine.com | Susan Renfro |Deena Bouknight

Tucked onto one of the shores of Lake Toxaway is a dining experience – not just a place to dine. Sometimes just good food is enough. However, The Restaurant at Greystone Inn delivers so much more. Mostly an elevated dining restaurant, the establishment that is in-site of the iconic Greystone Inn also serves up history, exceptional wines, beautiful views, and extraordinary service.

2 months ago | thelaurelmagazine.com | Luke Osteen |Susan Renfro

Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: April 2025 | Photograph By: Susan Renfro...